Protect our freedoms: Ban facial recognition of public

We urge the government to ban the use of mass facial recognition technology in public spaces. We believe legislation is needed to protect rights and ensure ethical use of technology.

This petition closed on 31 Jul 2025 with 304 signatures


Reticulating Splines

You may be interested in these active petitions

1. Rescind recognition of a Palestinian state and respect the Montevideo Convention - 8,320 signatures
2. Ban the use of AI for image, video and audio creation - 12,382 signatures
3. Ban social media for under-16s to protect children - 80,431 signatures
4. Ban the non-stun slaughter of animals - 28,365 signatures
5. Amend the Planning & Infrastructure Bill to ban wind farms on protected peatland - 8,627 signatures

We believe it threatens privacy, freedom, & democracy, enables intrusive surveillance, undermines public trust, & disproportionately impacts marginalised groups through bias & misidentification. We think it impacts lawful protests & sets a dangerous precedent for unchecked monitoring. We think without legislation, the UK risks becoming a surveillance state, eroding civil liberties & democratic values. We believe a ban is essential to protect freedoms, ensure accountability & uphold human rights.


Petition Signatures over time

Constituency Data

Reticulating Splines